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Willow and Whitney Willis sit in the children's area at the back of Willow's Café, a Rosemary District restaurant that opened in April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
Community support carries Willow's Cafe through challenging circumstances

Despite opening during a statewide lockdown, the owner of the Rosemary District restaurant is determined to make things work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation has signaled an interest in shifting the design of Fruitville Road from an almost-exclusive emphasis on cars to one that more effectively serves cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
State examines future of Fruitville Road corridor

The state is emphasizing safety and multimodal transportation as it considers changes to a road that stretches from the interstate to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle stakeholders have been pursuing plans for public restrooms for years. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
Circle bathroom plans clear hurdle

Although construction is projected to take place during season, the St. Armands Business Improvement District is moving forward with the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a press conference to discuss new COVID-19 regulations and the city's plans to give out 50,000 masks to the public. Residents can get masks at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
City mask requirements officially take effect

Sarasota officials hope an increased emphasis on face coverings — mandatory in the city, strongly encouraged in the county — will slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.2.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch President Laura Adcock. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club installs new officers

Lakewood Ranch area clubs get creative during pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pamela Gibson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County librarian finishes final chapter

East County's Pamela Gibson retires from Manatee County's library system.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Police released this image of the crane.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 1, 2020
Two men charged with climbing aerial crane

Sarasota police arrested pair after security personnel spotted them inside a fenced construction site, climbing a crane ladder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Verinder, president and CEO, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
    By
  • Guest Author
  • July 1, 2020
Masks can help slow the spread

Health care professionals urge the public to wear face masks to slow the virus spread.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
JT Girman enjoys spending quality time with his mother, Danielle, before he goes to the University of Florida. He was supposed to take summer classes, but they were canceled due to COVID-19.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2020
Date nights on hold for east Bradenton parents

Lakewood Ranch-area parents excited to have a few more months with their college-bound kids before becoming empty nesters.

  • East County
  • News
The Concession residents Alicia Peetril (front) and Pamela Donahue (behind) opposed the changes because of concerns related to flooding, as well as connections to Concession's private water and sewer lines.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County Commission nixes Concession development in Lakewood Ranch area

Plans for The Concession Phase IV turned down Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Get used to ordering groceries online.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 1, 2020
So you have the coronavirus. What's next?

Our reporter gives his thoughts on experiencing the virus.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Manager Tom Harmer, town labor attorney Reynolds Allen, Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej at the November impasse-resolution meeting.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 1, 2020
Police, town have a deal on contract

Three-year pact agreed to by town and union bumps pay, town contributions to retirement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Financial Director Jan Brewer and Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea worked closely to develop the budget, planning for reductions in state and local revenues.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County officials come up with 4% budget solution

County prepared to push ahead on 44th Avenue extension, new Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club's Peter Moscovita is working on his second book after publishing his first in June.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author takes new profession by storm

The self-published author is working on his second book after publishing his first in June.

  • East County
  • News
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